Lead Software Engineering 1

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Salt Lake City, UTCarlsbad, CA
Salary: $117,000–$218,000 / yr
Posted: 18 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 877 open roles on FindRole.

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Electronic Warfare (EW) and Digital Communications Engineer The Salt Lake City team is seeking a Signal Processing or Communications Analysis Engineer to provide technical expertise for Department of Defense programs and collaborative research initiatives. This role involves the full spectrum of product development, including conceptual proposals, requirements definition, coding, simulation, synthesis, placement, routing, verification testing, and ongoing system support. The engineer will perform algorithm design, analysis, and implementation support. Required skills include proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent analytical tools, and experience with system architecture, FPGA, VHDL, or programming languages such as C++, C#, or C. The work focuses on communication systems analysis, including high-rate, satellite, and spread spectrum systems, Software Defined Radios, and Digital Signal Processing. Candidates should also possess laboratory debugging skills using digital scopes and logic analyzers.

Skills

MATLAB Python Simulink C++ C# C VHDL Verilog FPGA Digital Signal Processing Software Defined Radios Git Algorithm Development System Architecture Requirements Analysis Spread Spectrum Logic Analyzers

What you'll do

Define technical requirements and conceptual proposals for Department of Defense programs.
Design and implement algorithms for Electronic Warfare and communication systems.
Perform system architecture, simulation, and synthesis for complex technology solutions.
Execute FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog languages.
Conduct verification testing and laboratory debugging using digital scopes and logic analyzers.
Develop and maintain code using C, C++, C#, or Python.
Provide ongoing system support and technical documentation for communication systems.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 9+ years of experience, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.
Proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent analytical tools.
Experience with system architecture, FPGA, VHDL, or programming languages such as C++, C#, or C.
Background in Electronic Warfare (preferred).
Proficiency with Matlab/Python/Simulink (preferred).
Proven track record in algorithm development, simulation, and documentation (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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